State of Play: Our Global Alliance in Action A major outcome from the Foundation’s recent global roundtable meeting held at Carajás in the Amazon was the mobilisation of a more dynamic Global Alliance, a concerted and enduring effort by our global network to help generate positive outcomes for the planet. As a next step, the Foundation is coordinating […]
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A personal note about hopes and deeds to strengthen global governance and action on climate change and nature preservation 29 September 2025 Steve Howard | Secretary General of the Global Foundation There was much global interest this past week about the goings-on at the UN General Assembly where, for one reason or another, world leaders
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On Monday, 1 September, the Foundation hosted an informal discussion in Melbourne with senior global figure Mr John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. The International Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organisation, representing more than 45 million companies in over 100 countries. Headquartered in Paris, the ICC
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CARAJÁS Roundtable The Amazon, Brazil13-15 August, 2025 Hosted by Vale About the Roundtable The Foundation’s major global meeting for the year was held in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest in Carajás, Brazil, from 13-15 August 2025. The Carajás Roundtable is the centrepiece of our Global Project, ‘Shaping Global Governance, Climate and Nature,’ in 2025 and
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A dinner with Ambassador Xiao Qian Canberra | Monday, 28 July 2025 Following on from our most recent online meeting to discuss Australia’s national energy transition, featuring Matt Kean and Ken Henry, the Foundation and several of our Partner firms were hosted for a private dinner with the Chinese Ambassador at his residence in Canberra.
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The Foundation’s Secretary General, Mr Steve Howard, participated in a thought-provoking meeting on new Ethical Multilateralism, held by Professor Jeffrey Sachs on July 3-4 at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS), Casina Pio IV in Vatican City. The multi-day meeting considered the many crises facing multilateralism, UN system and the future of the role
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The Paris Roundtable 2 July, 2025 About the Roundtable Just over one year since its launch at the Rome Roundtable, the Foundation’s Global Project, ‘Shaping Global Governance, Climate and Nature’ returned to Europe in July. Hosted by Foundation Key Partner, TotalEnergies, the Paris Roundtable brought together a cross-section of business, governments, institutions and civil society to discuss
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Brazil emerges as the Amazon calls us 5 June 2025 It was more than a great pleasure to return to Brazil last week, 13 years since I first visited to host a renewable energy meeting in Rio de Janeiro involving Australian Prime Minister, Hon. Julia Gillard. This powerhouse Latin American nation has fully emerged on
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Statesmanship in a Turbulent World: Remembering Pope Francis and the Quest for Justice, Peace and Humanity Following the recent passing of Pope Francis, the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia hosted a special edition of their Global Town Hall Series in collaboration with 1000 Abrahamic Circles Project, to honour the late Pope Francis’ legacy. The discussion
A reflection About Pope Francis and His Importance to the Global Foundation The Global Foundation mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who inspired and endorsed our global outreach and impact during his papacy. Beautiful things have already been said about the life of this exceptional man who touched the lives of so many,
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China’s role in global sustainable development encouraged during Secretary General visit to Beijing, March 2025 China’s emerging role as a major contributor to global sustainable development has been further encouraged after Foundation Secretary General, Steve Howard’s, recent visit to Beijing, in March 2025. Mr Howard travelled to the Chinese capital to advance China’s contribution to the
Every February, the Global Foundation convenes a ‘State of the World’ Roundtable, bringing together a carefully selected group of distinguished global citizens to discuss some of the world’s most substantial issues and help shape pathways towards ‘cooperative globalisation’ that is transformative, fair, inclusive and prosperous. In 2025, the ‘State of the World’ Roundtable was convened
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Every February, the Global Foundation convenes a ‘State of the World’ Roundtable, bringing together a carefully selected group of distinguished global citizens to discuss some of the world’s most substantial issues and help shape pathways towards ‘cooperative globalisation’ that is transformative, fair, inclusive and prosperous. Part Two continued the momentum from Part One, focusing on
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For the fifth consecutive year, the Global Foundation convened its ‘State of the World’ Roundtable, bringing together a carefully selected group of distinguished global citizens to discuss some of the world’s most substantial issues and help shape pathways towards ‘cooperative globalisation’ that is transformative, fair, inclusive and prosperous. The focus of the roundtable discussions was
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AGM & Annual Report, 2024 On 10 December, the Foundation conducted its Annual General Meeting in an online format. Please find here the Annual Report for 2024, in visual form, with links to various topics. Ms Louise Watson, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation, made remarks to the AGM, which may be read below. Chairman’s remarks
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